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ICPC secures 14-day remand warrant to detain ex-Minister Uche Nnaji over certificate forgery

Nigeria, July 2 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a court warrant to detain former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, for an i... Read More


Thumbs up for Oga Bello at 65, By Tunde Akanni

Nigeria, July 2 -- In a country where officialdom is often weighed down by bureaucracy, territoriality and needless rigidity, encounters with genuinely humane public officers are rarities. Indeed, man... Read More


After On Nigeria: Who will fund democracy in Nigeria?, By Dayo Olaide

Nigeria, July 2 -- Nigeria's democracy is entering dangerous territory, with governance failures worsening. Unfortunately, donor support for transparency, accountability, and democracy programming in ... Read More


Nigeria's public institutions and the need for young talent, By Chioma Bright-Uhara

Nigeria, July 2 -- I did not grow up planning to care about public service. My parents were public servants, and while I watched them show up for their careers with dedication, that path simply did no... Read More


CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu Dunhai

Nigeria, July 2 -- The 1st of July marked the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Under the Party's strong leadership, China has achieved the twin miracles of rapi... Read More


Walter Rodney: Sierra Leonean historiography's refusal of a radical inheritance, By Ibrahim Abdullah

Nigeria, July 2 -- Walter Rodney occupies a strange place in the historiography of Sierra Leone. He is everywhere and nowhere. His work shadows some of the most important questions that can be asked a... Read More


Why I am "bullish" about Africa: The data tells a different story, By Wale Osofisan

Nigeria, July 2 -- A few people have asked why I have become so "bullish" about Africa. My years in international development and governance work have shown me something clearly: policy choices matter... Read More


Police IG's absurd logic on tinted glasses, By Sola Fasure

Nigeria, July 2 -- I read reports attributed to the Inspector General of Police, Mr Tunde Disu, where he stated that he is considering outlawing fully tinted vehicles in Nigeria. The justification re... Read More


World Cup: Kylian Mbappe brace leads France to 3-0 victory over Sweden

Nigeria, July 1 -- France secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, delivering a dominant 3-0 performance against Sweden in their Round of 32 clash. Les Bleus cont... Read More


Insecurity: The possible way out, By Eric Teniola

Nigeria, July 1 -- If we assume that kidnapping, insurgency and other security problems are politically motivated, then the solution is political not military and we must tackle these challenges throu... Read More